“Preach the gospel at all times, when necessary use words.” - St Francis of Assisi
Lots of churches teach Jesus’ message of love and radical inclusion. But not all churches practice what they preach when it comes to diversity. Many have beliefs and bylaws that disqualify women from leadership positions. And many more deny membership to LGBTQ+ people.
We teach children, youth, and adults that love means treating all people as we ourselves want to be treated, regardless of gender, preference, identity, or expression. There are no glass ceilings at FCC. Our Christian faith is 2000 years old, but our thinking is not.
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Global Missions
FCC of St. Joseph participates in the Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ denominational global missions. Click here to learn more, donate, or get involved.
WHAT IS AN LGBTQ+-FRIENDLY CHURCH?
An Open and Affirming (ONA) Christian church and a member of the Community of Welcoming Congregations, we support full inclusion and equality for transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and questioning persons.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT GAY MARRIAGE?
Homosexuality is a “hot button” issue for many Christians. Answers to the question depend on your belief about…more
THE SAINT JOSEPH COMMUNITY
FCC has been in Saint Joseph since _______, and our community has certainly changed over the years! Now our congregation is a mixture of straight and LGBTQ+ people of many races, ages, and backgrounds. Come visit this Sunday and see a historic Protestant progressive Christian church in action!
WHERE CAN LGBTQ PEOPLE AND ALLIES FIND SUPPORT?
FCC is one of a number of LGBTQ+ affirming churches in our Missouri.
To find out more, visit our affirming churches page here.